Ezra Taft Benson

Colorado, near Pueblo, was a temporary settlement for members of the Mormon Battalion in the winter of 1846-1847. The settlement was used by other members making their way to Salt Lake City as well. They were very ingenious, planting crops and building structures where needed. It is believed that all of these pioneers eventually left Pueblo and completed their westward journeys. During the next several years there were a few converts that settled in the area, but eventually retreated to New Mexico due to opposition.